This small Piedmont town might have only one traffic light, but it has plenty more to offer for those who stop to look.
Neighborhood: Downtown Saluda
This little mountain town has it all: arts and outdoors, music and a museum, restaurants and retail — plus passionate people who make it all happen.
Explore the Outdoors in Warren County
Relax on a lakeside beach, discover hiking trails, go boating, and dine by the dock in the Piedmont.
A Day Trip to Laurinburg
Head to the Sandhills to sip wine, take a walk through the wetlands, and explore Civil War sites.
6 Urban Hikes for a Breath of Fresh Air
When you need an outdoor escape, check out these six easy-to-get-to, quick-to-hike trails in the Triangle, Charlotte, and beyond.
A Guide to Downtown Gastonia
This rapidly growing city is attracting new fans, who are weaving together past and present in former mills and old theaters.
Neighborhood: Winston-Salem’s West End
This neighborhood was designed in 1890 as a picturesque “streetcar suburb.” It feels much the same now as it did back then.
Downtown: New Bern
One of North Carolina’s oldest cities is bursting with history — but there are plenty of new places to discover here, too.
Downtown: Clayton
A new performing arts center inspired a wave of creativity in this Johnston County town.
